Jan 18, 2012

(PAMPLONA, SPAIN) – This year marks the 40th anniversary of Peña Seattle de Sanfermines, one of only 16 officially recognized foreign Peñas in Pamplona. Join us, and a few thousand others, this July for another special celebration of one of the world’s most popular festivals. The festivities begin at noon on the 6th of July with the opening ceremony (el

Jun 27, 2011

VALENCIA, Spain, June 17, 2011 – It’s less than a month away and a small beachside city in the region of Valencia is gearing up to host Spain’s largest music festival.  From July 14 to 17, the 17th Annual International Benicàssim Festival (FIB) will present four nights of concerts featuring more than 100 artists playing alternative rock, electronic, pop

Sep 7, 2010

Madrid, Spain (September 7, 2010) — On October 2, 2010, Hotel Ritz Madrid will mark its Centenary as Madrid’s most iconic hotel, which has provided guests with a luxurious and elegant base from which to explore Spain’s vibrant capital city for 10 decades. Throughout the next year, guests of Hotel Ritz Madrid will enjoy an entertaining schedule of events

I love museums, particularly those where the exhibits are not locked away behind bullet-proof glass and cordoned off from the visitors, but can rather be approached and enjoyed up close and personal. The replica of the caravel “Pinta,” anchored in the port of Bayona, Spain perfectly fits the bill. The three masted caravel, the second biggest of the

Tired feet, dirty laundry, packing and unpacking, hopping on and off buses and trains..after two and a half weeks of all that, exploring Galicia in the North of Spain, mostly off the beaten track, I was in dire need of a rest and a few days of R&R in a nice hotel in La Coruna. I was more than happy, when, surfing the net in search of not too expensive but

As is so often the case, the tragic and the beautiful dwell side by side in Galicia. This is particularly true for Camarinas, a pretty seaside town on the Atlantic coast, in the middle of the Costa de La Muerte, aptly called the Coast of Death because of the many shipwrecks, caused by roaring storms and treacherous cliffs and rocks. The name of Camarinas is

Like many countries with Celtic origins, Galicia in the north of Spain is full of legends, superstitions and stories. On my way, exploring the entire region, I arrived in Pontedeume, which is located half way between La Coruna and Ferrol following the coast line. The decidedly quaint town, with its cobblestoned streets, steep hills, stone houses and friendly

I have just come back from a four week trip criss-crossing of Galicia in the north of Spain. Compared to the popular south, the northern province is vastly underrated, which is totally unjustified given the many beautiful landscapes, interesting history, legends and myths Galicia has to offer. At every twist and turn I can discovered something new and unexpected

I love to search for charming little places around the world, the type that do not usually fall under the average tourist’s wish-list, places I wish I could savour all by myself and hide from all you other thirsty travelers out there. But, alas, here I am in the magical wine region of La Rioja in Spain, and I am about to-very reluctantly may I say-divulge my

Forget about Paella, Flamenco and stomping feet when visiting Galica, the Spanish province in the northwest corner of the Iberian peninsula. Bordering the rough Atlantic Ocean rather than the mild Mediterranean, Galicia presents an all together different picture from Andalucia. But a very beautiful and fascinating one. The best months to visit are May and June.

The National Park bus (book ahead) drops people off at around 2,600 metres leaving just over 800 metres to the summit of Mulhacen the highest point in mainland Spain. The walk is through moorland like scenery and is not particularly steep at any point; it’s just a bit of a slog on occasions that zigzags through the grass and scree that litter the slopes. There

Once a year, one particular street in the sleepy town of Buñol, Spain becomes a red from an ankle-deep tomato juice river, which flows with flip-flops, t-shirts, beer cans, and the occasional Afro wig. The event is called La Tomatina and is the world’s largest tomato fight. Buñol, which is a one-hour train ride from Valencia, has been hosting La Tomatina

Okay, so it has been a while. Fortunately we are back and will have a bunch more great video podcasts coming soon. In this interview, our own Eileen, visits with Luis from Spain to talk about his culture’s relaxed nature and appreciation for the finer things in life. From personal experience, I can agree wholeheartedly. As with all of our videos Quicktime

In what could be the largest vote ever, the world will soon choose the New Seven Wonders of the World to stand alongside the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. In January, the New7Wonders committee, chaired by Dr. Federico Mayor, selected 21 finalists out of the 77 nominated sites. You can have a say in the selection of the final seven by casting your vote.

This Italian expression, roughly translated as “Happy Birthday”, holds a deeper meaning than these two words. A blend of comple (the root of complete) and anno (year), it congratulates a person for the completion of a year’s cycle thru life. June is our month to celebrate and this year we’re roadtripping to soak in hot mineral waters and partake